About Julie Gargano
Alchemist of the Soul
Sharing with you 25years experience as a leading yoga teacher, energy healer & spiritual mentor
About Julie Gargano
About Julie
For more than twenty-five years, Julie Gargano has been devoted to the exploration of consciousness through the living practice and teaching of yoga, meditation and subtle energy awareness. Her work invites people beyond self-improvement and into direct experience, where the intelligence of the body, the wisdom of the heart and the awakening of consciousness become one integrated path.
A visionary yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, subtle energy practitioner, intuitive and pioneer in the field of conscious living, Julie is known for her spiritual depth, her profound intuition, her powerful voice and her ability to create and hold space for palpable energetic experiences that are both deeply grounded and profoundly transformative.
Julie’s Approach
Julie’s approach is dedicated to the seamless integration of form and formlessness; the meeting point between grounded human experience and the infinite nature of consciousness.
Her teachings bridge the tangible and intangible, visible and invisible, integrating the intelligence of the physical body with the subtle dimensions of energy, awareness and inner experience. Through a deeply meditative and integrative approach to yoga, Julie offers far more than movement; she creates experiences of inner alchemy where students connect with energetic presence and explore the relationship between body, mind, heart and soul.
Rather than presenting spirituality as knowledge to be understood, students are invited to experience yoga as a living pathway, where meditation becomes embodied, connection deepens, awareness expands beyond the thinking mind, and more subtle dimensions of being naturally reveal themselves in a transformative unfoldment.
At the heart of Julie’s work is the understanding that yoga is not something we practise, it is a state of consciousness to be remembered and embodied.
Lineage & Transmission.
The foundation of Julie’s work is rooted in the sacred relationship between teacher and student; a living tradition through which yogic wisdom is carried through dedication, connection and transmission.
Julie’s path has been profoundly shaped by her teacher, Gurudev Shri Amritji Desai, a renowned yoga master of the modern era and founder of the Amrit Yoga tradition. Through years of dedicated study and personal mentorship at the Amrit Yoga Institute in the United States, Julie immersed herself in the deeper teachings of sacred yoga, meditation in motion and Yoga Nidra.
She carries the living light of the Lakulish Lineage, a Tantric Kundalini Yoga Shaktipat tradition passed through Gurudev Shri Amritji Desai and his beloved teacher, Swami Kirpalvanandaji, rooted in the non-dual philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism. This living lineage continues to illuminate her work with authenticity, spiritual integrity, love and grace.
Through her years of study and devotion, Julie became the pioneer of Amrit Yoga (I AM Yoga®) and I AM Yoga Nidra® in Australia, introducing these profound teachings to the Australian yoga community in 2004 and honouring the lineage from which they arose.
The Journey
Julie’s journey began in the world of classical ballet, where she enjoyed a professional career as a dancer. This foundation cultivated a deep appreciation for discipline, artistry, movement and the intelligence of the body. Combined with her extensive studies in Iyengar Yoga, it gave Julie a refined understanding of alignment, technique and the therapeutic application of yoga, allowing her to teach with both precision and compassion.
As the original founder of Prana House (2006–2022), Julie established one of Australia’s respected yoga and wellbeing centres; a sanctuary celebrated for its beauty & design, authenticity, depth and excellence in yoga, meditation and teacher education.
Under her leadership, Prana House became a recognised destination for yoga and meditation teacher training, inspiring a thriving community of practitioners and teachers. Over many years, Julie trained and mentored thousands of students, sharing practices that supported personal transformation, embodied awareness and conscious living.
Drawing upon decades of study, personal practice and lived experience, Julie created Pranaa Yoga® and the Pranaa Yoga Teacher Training®; an integrative methodology that weaves together yoga, meditation, conscious movement, subtle energy awareness, esoteric philosophy, dance and the healing arts.
Pranaa Yoga is Julie’s contemporary expression of these teachings, shaped through her own practice, intuitive understanding and unique teaching voice. More than a method, it reflects her lifelong exploration of consciousness and the alchemy of human transformation, offering students and teachers a pathway to embody yoga as a living experience.
Her work is further enriched by decades of study in Pranic Healing, Arhatic Yoga, spiritual psychology, intuitive development and the Ascended Master teachings. .
Today, Julie offers immersive teacher trainings, retreats, workshops, spiritual mentoring, subtle energy healing, intuitive guidance and one-to-one sessions. Through all of her work, her intention remains the same: to create a field of presence where healing, awakening and authentic transformation can naturally unfold.
Credentials & Experience
Founder of Prana House (2006–2022), one of Australia’s respected yoga and wellbeing centres.
Creator of Pranaa Yoga® and the Pranaa Yoga Teacher Training® (350-hour).
Creator of Divine Alchemy®, a 36-hour Mystery School program exploring the wisdom of the Ascended Masters.
More than 25 years of teaching, mentoring and facilitating transformational experiences.
Pioneer of Amrit Yoga (I AM Yoga®) and I AM Yoga Nidra® in Australia since 2004, brought directly from the Amrit Yoga Institute, USA.
Trained, mentored and certified thousands of students and yoga teachers.
Facilitated teacher trainings, retreats and workshops throughout Australia, United States, England, France, Italy and Bali.
Senior Level 3 Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia.
Pranic Healer since 2002
The path that unfolded my life's work…
From an early age, I was captivated by beauty, grace, and the timeless artistry of classical ballet. The enchantment of jeweled tiaras, exquisite costumes, ethereal tutus, and dramatic stage productions awakened something deep within me. Ballet offered more than artistic expression, it cultivated discipline, devotion, and the pursuit of excellence. From the age of six, I immersed myself in an art form that demanded complete presence while quietly nurturing a longing to connect with something greater than myself.
By the age of nine, I found myself seeking moments of stillness in my school's chapel, drawn to prayer and a heartfelt communion with Christ, Mother Mary, and God. Although I could not yet comprehend the path unfolding before me, these early experiences planted the seeds of a lifelong spiritual journey.
My professional career as a classical ballet dancer eventually led me to yoga,a doorway into a much deeper exploration of consciousness, healing, and the sacred mysteries of life. Looking back, I can see that every step prepared me for this path. Through years of dedicated practice and inner transformation, I have cultivated a profound relationship with my soul, awakened intuitive wisdom and gifts that felt long remembered, and aligned more deeply with the purpose I came here to embody.
One of the greatest blessings on my journey has been meeting my beloved spiritual teacher, Yogi Amrit Desai. As a living yoga master, he has embodied unconditional love, timeless wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to awakening. His presence has profoundly influenced not only the way I practise and teach yoga, but also how I meet life itself, with openness, humility, and devotion. For his guidance and grace, I remain deeply grateful.
My path has also led me to the teachings of the Ascended Masters, whose loving presence continues to inspire, guide, and illuminate my work. Their wisdom enriches the teachings I share, bringing a deeper dimension of spiritual remembrance and divine connection.
I hold an unwavering commitment to my soul's purpose. Through the transmission of love, presence, and higher consciousness, my intention is always to serve the highest good. Having navigated my own seasons of challenge, transformation, and awakening, I meet others with compassion, understanding, and practical tools that support the release of limiting patterns held within the body, mind, and heart.
For me, teaching is far more than the sharing of knowledge, it is the transmission of consciousness. It is an invitation to awaken, to remember, and to reconnect with the eternal truth of who you are beyond every story, role, and identity.
I bring my devotion, vision, creativity, courage, and pioneering spirit to everything I offer. Woven through decades of study, embodied practice, and lived experience, my work is an expression of love in service to the awakening of humanity.
May our paths meet in grace, remembrance, and the light of your own radiant essence.
In luminosity,
Julie
